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[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
there was a thread about it.. but it was named something like "are you serious otterbox?!"

kinda funny for a thread topic imo
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
What the guy above me said. Also their is no release date for the gs3 yet. Hopefully sooner then later.

Can't be as bad as lifeproof advertising a case for the gs3 for months.... With no mock up pictures or prototypes.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] gadget069:
AT&T store just received their Apple shipment, hopefully not too long for the s3.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Seems it'll be next month maybe april for the s3. W/e early spring is considered.....

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] gadget069:
By then the s4 should be out.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] caseyatbt:
I think some of these company are a little too slow to get cases out. By the time you get these out, most have settles in on a case or moved on to the latest phone and they already missed out on a greater demand.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
But a good portion of the public doesn't have to be on the cutting edge of technology and will buy a used or severely discounted gs3 after the gs4 comes out. For the simple fact of it's cheaper.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] bhags8:
I've been waiting months for this sucker. Not sure if I will still have a S3 when its released though...... Wth is taking so long?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrisj22:
The only upside is I'll get it for $70. Would definitely buy it
[Galaxy S III Accessories] adkz:
I was inform by the Malaysia distributor it be out somewhere middle next month for SIII and I actually paid advance lol well I was thinking it came out the same time as Iphone 4s armor series. Ordered one iphone 4s for my friend and siii for myself, only to be inform it was not out yet for SIIl.

Anyway I receive the otterbox armor for iphone 4s yesterday.. first thing I would say is.. Ultra Bulky LOL not that I am complaining about it (maybe a little) but it does feel solid even the material used felt good (Unlike lifeproof which claim to be military grade too friend had it and the case cracked after falling from his 10 ft or less staircase) it really has a military looks. I notice the shape is a bit like a square pyramid towards the screen top and not a straight square box like most armor case. Did the water test, car test, and drop test... not a single scratch :good:

My only hope is the SIII case would look less bulky then the iphone or it really would look like I be carrying a brick around.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] krafft:
Stumbled across this today: http://www.macmall.com/p/Otterbox-Cellular-Telephony/product~DPNo~9476565~pdp.iajdbih?source=mwbgoogleshop&adtype=pla&kw={keyword}&gclid=CK3lxt--o7YCFVSVMgodwB4AeQ

Says it's a Otterbox Amor, but I know it's not out yet. Has anyone order this form this site? Just curious to see if its a fake or not.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] compro01:
And the GS3 amour case is finally available.

http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Armor-Series-Case/sam10-galaxy-s3,default,pd.html
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
I'm assuming they still have the awesome warranty on these as well like they do on the Defender and commuter? If so you could probably get one of these cheaper used.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Makoers:
I'll be ordering mine Monday just waiting on a return to be deposited into my account so I can order ! If nobody else has when I get mine I'll post pictures . should I get the green one or the white one ?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Just ordered mine. I got the neon one, only caude i cant stand white phones or cases lol.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] jsdecker10:
I got an email from Otterbox earlier today alerting me to the fact they it's now available. Speaking of awesome warranties, what kinda awesome warranty does this Armor case come with? And what site do ya'll recommend ordering this case from?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Ordered mine from www.otterbox.com. Only because they gave me free 2 day shipping. And i already have my tracking number.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
That's what I'm wondering. With the other cases if something happens you call Otterbox and just have to send them a picture with your name written on a piece of paper beside your broken case and they send you a new one no questions asked. Im assuming its the same with this case but being that they are $100 each it maybe different. It doesn't matter where you buy it the warranty doesn't change.

Please post pics and your thoughts after you have played with it for a couple days. I'm thinking about getting this but $100 is steep.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
I definitely will when i get time. I should get it sometime May 7, but i have work and class that day.

Price was steep but I've been saving up for this case for a while now. I need a completely dust proof case and my Griffin survivor is great, but I'm ready for a change.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] metalfan78:
I've been waiting for this to be released. It's pretty expensive though. I'm looking forward to read some of your reviews so I can decide to buy it or not.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Gorgtech:
Have a look at this video ( though it shows a iphone case ): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fz-M5Mq0Z4

You may consider to turn the volume off if you don´t like the very annoying voice :good:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
My only gripe with this case would be the built in screen protector. The one on the defender was horrible. It made the screens clarity bad as well as adding some kind of rainbow/oil slick effect so I took the built in one off and installed a Zagg HD which is beautiful. If you remove this built in one I'm sure your water proof capabilities are gone. I guess you can't win with everything.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Should have mine today after i get home from work.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] kingston73:
Cant wait to hear from you, I haven't read any 1st hand reviews about this yet. Like the above poster said, my biggest worry is whether they got the screen protector right on this or not. The defender's was unusable IMO, a complete waste of time and total crap. Hope this one is better.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dustin4863:
I just picked mine up the screen protector seems good actually. This is just my first impression. The case is big though Damn near the size of my note 2 now
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Mine is waiting for me when i get home today:).

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] dustin4863:
Well I know it's only been a few hours but the case is nice definitely heavy duty. I'm doing the water test right now didn't do it before hand. The screen protector is nice very clear and responsive. In direct sunlight is was a bit difficult to see unless the brightness was all the way up. And it's big I'll take some pictures when my wife gets home in comparison to the note 2
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dustin4863:
Here is some pictures sorry for the quality gnex
[Galaxy S III Accessories] metalfan78:
That's pretty sweet. It's huge though!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
Dang.. that case is ugly. I bet it does its job well though

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Ary for the delay, but thos case os HUGE but feels solid. The screen protector is definitely better then the defenders. The size growing on me though. My only gripe is it needs a belt clip/holster of some kind.

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---------- Post added at 05:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:48 AM ----------

O yea audio quality is great for being a completely waterproof case.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] kingston73:
How do you like (or dislike) the area around the settings and back buttons at the bottom? Seems like otterbox didn't leave much room to get your finger in there? How do the power and volume buttons feel?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dustin4863:
Power and volume buttons work great definitely better than the commuter or defender. The settings and back buttons take some getting used to the only issue I've had is when doing a long press to force close.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
This is how i feel too. I love this case. I do hvac and this is perfect for damp/wet/disty crawl spaces and insulation filled attics.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] dustin4863:
I'm in the high voltage electrical industry and it's perfect for me if I can get use to the size but it's a Damn nice case and if it helps me from breaking my phone its money well spent in my opinion
[Galaxy S III Accessories] compro01:
Can anyone tell me if this thing will fit in any of Seidio's holsters?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] asaqwert:
sounds quality issues?

I just got my case yesterday and the first phone call I got with it I had to call back after I tore the case off...boss couldn't hear me at all...screwed around trying to put it on different ways etc and it just sounds like crap to everyone Iwhat the heck gives?

Otterbox is sending me a new one already, but I wasn't too impressed and I'm hoping to find out if anyone else had issues like this...? If not this bad, it's the sound quality when you call someone, on their end, pretty decent or does it take a hit? Thanks!

Kevin
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Do you have to send back the other one?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] asaqwert:
Yea I do unfortunately...maybe the next warranty I won't have to lol

Why? Do you know how to fix the problem and want too buy the broken one from me?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Just curious if they are quick to send out a replacement case like their other cases, seeing how its $100 and all.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] asaqwert:
You do need to send the old case back but not until you get the replacement...they include a box or bag and shipping label...so no big deal. I got shipping confirmation literally less than 16 hours after I called and submitted photos. Submitted them at about 7 last night then called them to confirm they got them. Next morning at about 930 I had a tracking number
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
No issues with mine. I followed this video to make sure i had it right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmbbEgIpzJk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] asaqwert:
Yup followed that video to...hopefully it is just that I got unlucky and got a bad one. Have you asked people you call if you sound odd with the case on? Have you listened to someone else calling you with your phone to see what you would sound like to others when you call them? Just curious cuz I'm trying to find out if the sound changes significantly or if it is just very minute amounts that would not really be noticeable....?

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Just one of the many reasons why I love this case.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrisj22:
What have people been paying for it? The cheapest brand new one I can find is $58
[Galaxy S III Accessories] metalfan78:
Where did you find it for $58?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] asaqwert:
It's a fake one, must be...no way otterbox would approve a distributor that is selling them that cheap and undercutting all of the other retailers...I know otterbox is very strict and particular about who they allow to be authorized retailers (or at least that is what I was told by two separate and unrelated distributors).

be very leery about getting it through someone who is not recognized as an authorized retailers, especially with a case like this, because if you end up getting a fake one, not only will you never have the awesome warranty that otterbox offers, but you could very well end up with a dead phone the first time you submerge it in water or step on it or run it over or drop it...that would suck!

I seem to have fixed the crappy sound quality by turning off noise reduction, but we will see if I need that done on my replacement one...I didn't have to in my opinion.

Also I can confirm that the case works just fine when you put something like ghost armor or another one of those mil spec material screen protectors on the case itself. Like on the screen protector itself. I did this because I know that with my being in construction, when my hands get really dusty or dirty (especially with concrete dust and bits, or other abrasive materials) I well destroy a case screen protector in a matter of days, if not hours. Even the supposedly unscratchable material they use for these screen protectors will have abrasive marks right where the screen lock pattern is and where my keyboard is, on a matter of a month or two... so I got the beautiful Asian girl who works at the ghost armor store in the mall to custom cut one for my armor and throw it on...works better than the bare case imo because it is smoother and wipes clean nicer! No issues at all with sensitivity or anything like that!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Seems hard to me to be able to fake this case...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] asaqwert:
In s world where there is everything from fake iPhones to fake vibrators to fake car parts and everything in between...I think faking a case like this really would not be too hard...remember the people making it aren't worried about having it perform up to spec nor are they worried about having to warranty it if it breaks...so the only "engineering"that had to go into faking this case is making it look similar enough that it would fool most people, remembering that most people aren't going to be comparing the fake to a known real one, in all likelihood....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrisj22:
Employee discount and definitely not a fake :cool:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] asaqwert:
Lol, May be useful to state that first...not a price that we can all get...of course it would be a great deal at that price! Surpassing that they offer it to employees that cheap....just goes to show how sick their profit margin is!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrisj22:
Ik its crazy. Ours is figured 10% over cost. I was going to get a bunch and sell them for cheaper than the stores on eBay soon
[Galaxy S III Accessories] metalfan78:
I'll buy one from you if the price is right
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jsdecker10:
Try doing that over one of the ports... j/k dont do it
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Done and done on both of the ports. I've fully submerged this case with phone in it. Also great if you take showers listening to music.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Jeez how big your bathroom that with the extra volume boost mod you still can't hear your phone so it has to actually go on the shower with you? :eek: Or is it that you have been listening to music so loud for so long you have hearing loss? :confused:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Or rather not bother other people in the house with music, or at night when my daughter is sleeping.

But the loud music causing hearing loss might be a issue later on in life lol

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
I hear ya. I went to a Stone Sour concert a few weeks back and being in the front row had my ears ringing for over 12 hours afterwards.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jsdecker10:
Sweeettt....so i guess with this case, we could technically be on the phone with someone and hop in the shower and take the phone in the shower, while still talkin on the phone? haha that's awesomeee!! I'm orderin one this week and that's the first test i'm gonna put it through! lol I've got insurance on the phone, so if worse comes to worse, I can always get another phone!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] asaqwert:
One thing to be aware of is that it seems that no phone screen will work while either submerged or with any water directly on the screen protector. So while yes you could definitely walk into the shower and have a conversation with someone, you could not make any calls or do much, and if the water is warm enough, the phone can actually think that it is an input on the screen if it is just running over it, or at least that happened with me when I ran pretty warm water over it...it opened up Google now because the warm water pooled on the left soft key

Is the loud speaker mod easy? I'm gonna need to have to do that right away!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrisj22:
I was going to put them for $89 with free priority shipping
[Galaxy S III Accessories] caseyatbt:
I have the same question. It is too big for it to be comfortable in my pocket. Has anyone found a decent case that will attach to a belt?

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
I tried something new out yesterday, i attached the lanyard to the case and then used a carabiner and let it hang from a belt loop.

It was weird at first but i got use to it. Idk if I'll do that all the time or not though.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] jsdecker10:
Now THAT would aggravate the dog$hit outta me! Naa, I couldn't handle somethin danglin from a belt loop. I especially would have zero peace-of-mind knowing that my s3 was just dangling there and could easily bump into the counter, a door frame, the vanity countertop,...and also when i drop my drawers to do a #2, if I wasn't paying attn(which is most of the time), I would end up dropping it to the ground as well lol. To each their own!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Im just trying different things to find a better way to carry it.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Looks like the prices are dropping already. I just bought mine off EBay for $50 with free shipping! And no it's not fake or used and the seller has 100% feedback.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Iamtherealgijoe:
OVER PRICED!!!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Under appreciated is me like it.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Im sure the quality is still worth the $100 but i couldnt see dropping $100 on it. So instead I prowled Ebay and came across a few for $64 but still hesitated until there was one for $50 and I jumped! I might resell my Otterbox Defenders on Ebay to recoop the $50.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Yi Kwang-Sun:
I would like to find a cheap Defender or Commuter just to try it, but on Ebay all the cheap ones are fake...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Define cheap. I've seen a lot of defender cases got for around $15 on eBay and seeing how they are $50 retail I'd call that cheap. I could probably even relist the Armor case back on ebay and turn a profit if i dont like it which is why I jumped on the $50 price.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
So you do HVAC in Virginia also? As well as rocking this awesome case? I'm a duct man for SMW local 100 in DC Haha small world.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Haha yep I just switched to Atlantic Constructors doing commercial work now.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] _Epic:
How is everyone liking the Armor case? I really want to get one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
I actually just put mine on got it in the mail today. This thing is a complete beast of a case! It looks a lot bigger then the phone until you put it on its not too much bigger. My only 2 gripes are there is a "slit" on the opposite side of the case/parallel to the latches. The case doesn't have a seamless look to it and the home button is fairly difficult to press. I literally have to mash the button for it to work. Other than those 2 I love this case and will be testing the waterproof capavilo later tonight. :thumbup:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] _Epic:
Let me know how the waterproof works tonight. Make sure you test it first with a paper towel just in case it doesn't work like it should and you ruin a paper towel and not your phone. ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] PooZ23:
if this case can stand up to the beating my 2 year old twins can dish out I'll take it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Haha if you held this monster you would have no doubts about that. I'm going to let a guy at work run it over with his truck on Monday Haha.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
waterproof works 100% for me, took my phone swimming yesterday.

My 2 year old can't mess mine up lol.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
I think I'm going to take my phone into the ocean in a month while on vacation to record my family goofing off. That will be some never recorded memories :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Haha I used a post-it I'm out of paper towels. Not a single spec of water inside the case but I just submerged it in probably 6-8" in my bathroom sink. I had to get something pretty heavy to hold it down it kept floating up like a balloon being held under water. I am currently in an office environment at work so I'm not to worried about the whole water proof aspect of the case I just love how I can throw my phone at someone if I wish :thumbup: .
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Can someone else with this case see something for me? My smaller metal snap piece wiggles a little when you shake your phone and it also makes a jingling sound. The final section that you press close that's beside the front facing camera doesn't have a super tight fit like the larger snap does. Does anyone else notice this or hear a jingling sound when you shake it because the top snap isn't AS tight as the smaller one?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Speedin07si:
Both of mine are tight no wiggles.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Thanks for the quick response. I have one of the 2300 mAh ZeroLemon batteries on and they are a tad barely noticeable bigger but the battery does make a imprint thru the phones backing so I wondered if that was causing the phone to not be as tight so I took the battery out all together and its still wiggling. Also is it almost hard to use your home button?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] cuban11182:
Just got my today. I had the fake life proof from eBay, and this thing is head and shoulders better than the life proof forgery and the real one on my work iPhone.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Yes this case is definitatly a fortress. I don't see having to call Otterbox every few months and getting a replacement either like their Defenders were. I actually did call a few hours ago and told them about the problem I was having above and they are sending me a brand new case you can't beat their warranty and customer service. Another thing this the built in screen protector is alotttt better then the defender.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fendergrab:
Just in case anybody wants to use a bigger battery with the Armor case, the 3000 mah Samsung battery works perfectly with out the back cover on. Snug buy not overly.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] _Epic:
I got my case this morning and it works perfect. Took it in the water and everything. Only issue is the top latch rattles and moves up and down. I know I've seen this before in a few posts. What did you all end up doing?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
Called Otterbox and told them about it. They are sending me another one they said that might screw up with waterproof capabilities eventually.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] _Epic:
I will have to call then. Thanks man!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BigMosley:
I'm curious though. How can people be selling these cases for up to half off on eBay? I could understand maybe $10 off but $40-50 off is sorta odd. Are these cases stolen or maybe the sellers get a deep discount?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] _Epic:
The cost on these cases is around 45-55$ from otterbox so they mark it up a little and make a little profit.